Goddard weighs in on Horne’s redistricting commission probe
Former Attorney General Terry Goddard this weekend accused now AG Tom Horne of taking part in a Republican “intimidation campaign” against the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission. The announcement was odd, and so was the timing – given that Horne’s investigation has been ongoing for more than a month.
Phoenix to use voting centers in city election
Phoenix will be using a new voting system in its municipal election, allowing voters to cast ballots at any of 26 voting centers.
Joblessness, weak economy puts spotlight on Phoenix mayoral race
Three years into the Great Recession, those running to become mayor of the nation’s sixth-largest city are talking about jobs.
Federal court reverses ruling that let state charge some Medicaid recipients for care
A federal appeals court Wednesday reversed part of a lower court’s ruling that let Arizona require that some Medicaid recipients make co-payments for their medical care.
Redistricting commission to hear suggestions
The Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission will be getting some advice Thursday.
Report says water challenges will test Arizona
A university think tank's new report says Arizona hasn't ignored its water needs, but a return of rapid population growth to desert cities will test the state, forcing consideration of significant changes in lifestyle, particularly for affluent residents.
Brewer visits eastern Arizona in wake of big fire
Gov. Jan Brewer traveled to eastern Arizona's White Mountains on Wednesday, saying she wants to celebrate the area's ongoing recovery from the Wallow Fire.
Immigration conference to be held in Flagstaff
Business, civic and religious groups will hold a conference Saturday in Flagstaff to examine alternatives for confronting Arizona's immigration woes.
AZ high court urged to accept Pearce recall case
Lawyers fighting over the recall election for Arizona Senate President Russell Pearce say they need the case decided within a month.
Officials, relatives see off National Guard finance unit heading to Afghanistan
As she tearfully prepared to send a third son to serve the U.S. military in a war zone, Tucson resident Barbara Medrano said it doesn’t get any easier. “The only... […]
Pima County to begin taking comments on mine
The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality will soon begin taking comments on a permit for a new copper mine south of Tucson.
McCain applauds popular uprisings in Arab world
Sen. John McCain says popular uprisings across the Arab world signal "a much brighter day" for people who have never known democracy and freedom.